The American Society of Yad Vashem Young Leadership Associates (YLA) is a group of young professionals and philanthropists who are dedicated to promoting education about the Holocaust worldwide. This year’s winter gala was held at Prince George Ballroom. We loved the intricate Beaux Arts scroll work on the ceiling and columns at this historical NYC landmark. In addition to the fun photo booth, attendees had the opportunity to stop by the Research Your Roots table to work with Yad Vashem archivists.

Here’s a clip of our own Sarah Merians accepting the first ever Image Award at the Valentine Salon Luncheon at 583 Park. If your organization or company is having a fundraiser or awards gathering, make sure you have it captured on video as this video will be a keepsake for Sarah’s children and grandchildren for years to come. #valsal2017

583 Park Avenue set the stage for the 18th Annual Valentine Salon Luncheon, an event that raises money and awareness for East End Hospice’s Camp Good Grief, a summer camp for children experiencing bereavement. Sarah Merians, a member of the Valentine Salon Committee, was recognized with the Valentine Salon Image Award for her work as a photographer and philanthropist. Merians was honored alongside Lauren Manning, an author and 9/11 survivor who suffered from damaging wounds during the World Trade Center attacks. The event featured an auction with companies such as Celange, Pologeorgis, Jennifer Miller Jewlery and Marina St. Barths donating to the worthy cause. A special shout out to LPB Graphics for designing the event logo and invitation and a very happy Valentine’s day filled with love to all of our Facebook friends.#valsal2017

Sarah’s award acceptance speech:

“Throughout the last three decades, I have had the honor and good fortune to be invited into my client’s lives to capture their once-in-a-lifetime events. Approximately ten years ago, I was introduced to an amazing woman who hired me for her children’s Mitzvahs. Her name is Ellen Lowey. At the time I was looking for ways to stay connected with my clients that I loved and give back to communities that were important to them. My dad had always said that we can’t only take withdrawals in life, but we need to make deposits as well. Ellen introduced me to East End Hospice and I am proud to say that this is my seventh year working with Camp Good Grief.

I suppose, through my personal reflection, that it is no surprise I migrated to this organization because as a two-year-old, my father was diagnosed with cancer. Throughout my entire childhood, we had his illness as a dark cloud over our family until his death at the young age of 54 years old. It is not ironic that my journey in life has brought me here; to a group of women coming together to make a difference in children’s lives dealing with the tragic loss of a parent and helping them to feel they are not alone as they share Camp Good Grief with other kids just like them. I only wish I had a “Camp Good Grief” when I was a child. The work we do is so important and I am humbled to work side by side with all of you and to help any way I can!

Having photographed hundreds of award recipients over the years and endless corporate and social head shots, I have constantly preached “your image is everything.” Here I am today in front of all of you as the first recipient of your Image Award!!! I am so proud to be recognized by this incredible organization and all of you. Thank you for this honor from the bottom of my heart.”

Heschel parents gathered at the school’s annual silent auction, dinner and cocktail event at espace. Proceeds from the event supported the school’s annual fund, which backs its early childhood center, lower school, middle school and high school. Sarah Merians was on hand covering the event, which included speeches and a fun photo booth for attendees!

Downing & Downing, a full service HR development company working in the loss prevention, asset protection and IT security fields, hosted their annual company dinner here in NYC at Maloney & Porcelli. This year’s event featured a special visit from NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill. It was It was a honor to photograph him.

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! It’s 2017 and it’s time for a new head shot! Image is everything.

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WIZO’s Sponsor a Child Evening at 180 Maiden Lane in downtown Manhattan featured a conversation with Bret Stephens of the Wall Street Journal and Nazee Moinian, former special envoy to the United Nations. WIZO’s Sponsor a Child program helps a child in financial and/or emotional crisis, providing them the ability to attend a WIZO child care center in Israel. Sarah Merians was on hand to photograph the event.

ZAK’A Search and Rescue hosted an awards ceremony and dinner at Park East Synagogue. VIP guests included media personality and author Dr. Ruth. For more on ZAK’A and its mission, please visit https://www.zaka.us/.

To celebrate 50 years, approximately 400 attendees gathered at Cipriani 42nd Street in support of the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club. Our photographers Sarah and Chris were on hand to capture the special event, which raised money for Boys & Girls Club programming that fosters youth development and empowerment among our NYC youth.

Law firm Madison Abstract held a casino-themed appreciation party for about 175 of its customers at Mulino’s Lake Isle Country Club. Our photographer, Christina, was on hand to capture all the fun from a step & repeat entrance photo op to the casino games and custom cigars. For more information on our corporate photography services, visit www.sarahmerians.com/corporate.